JANUARY 2006

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist: Janet Peg Usher, Pen & Inks. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

4-28 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, seafood, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, plants, artisans, entertainment and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Bo Gallup, 892-1873.

6-28 What About Luv? Musical comedy with Sara Pagones, Paul Page and Rickie Luke. Minacapellis Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. Call for show times and reservations, 781-6565.

7 Walkthrough with the Artist. Exhibition and reception featuring paintings by Billy Solitario. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., New Orleans. Walkthrough, 2:30pm; reception, 6-9pm. Free. Christy Wood, (504) 522-5988.

7-8 Depression Era Collection Show. Display of glass, pottery and china from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Greater Covington Center, 317 N Jefferson Ave., Covington. Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-4pm. $3.50 per person. (225) 810-7608.

7-28 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, honey, baked goods, plants, herbs, artisans and more. 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Denise Gutnisky, 624-3147.

8-30 Antique Quilt Exhibition. Free Quilting Demonstrations, Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Free. Darlene Jones, 839-4210.

11 Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. “Start the New Year Right: Organizing your life and taking a fresh look at what makes marriage work.” Benedict’s Plantation Room, Mandeville. 11am-1pm. $13. Reservations required, 626-4585.

13-18 16th Annual Mixed Juried Competition. Features works from artists from ten southeastern states. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger Street. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375.

14 Comedy Pet Theatre. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 2pm. 543-4366.

14 Re-planting Mandeville. City Hall tree planting seminar in depot building. Sat, 10am-12pm. Denise Gutnisky 624-3147.

14-28 Flags and Fibers. Art exhibit sponsored by the St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia Street, Covington. Daily, 6-9pm. Free. 892-8650.

15 Krewe of Mona Lisa Moonpie Block Party. Food, musical entertainment. Old Town Slidell. 1-5pm. Jacque Jenkins, 641-4783.

15 Third Sunday Concert Series. Harpsichord and string ensemble. Ensemble of four harpsichords and four strings playing J.S. Bach concertos. Wine and cheese reception follows. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. 5pm. Free. 892-3177.

18-31 Brunner Gallery Art Exhibit. Artist Marcia Holmes. Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. Reception: Fri, 27th, 6-8pm. (225) 389-7224. www.brunnergallery.com.

19 Stem Cell Research Program. Lecture sponsored by the American Association of University Women. Featured speaker, Dr. Bruce Bunnell of Tulane University Primate Center. Mandeville City Hall. 7pm. Free. Judy Martin, 893-2892.

19-29 Playmakers Theater Tribute. Performance comprised of scenes from the greatest moments of Playmakers’ history, in honor of the company’s 50th season. Playmakers Theater, Covington. Call for reservations, 893-1671.

20-21, 26-29 Beauty and the Beast. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr. Thurs., 7pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Adults, $17; children 18 and younger, $10. Reservations, 641-0324.

21 Northshore Cajun Dance. Monthly live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-11pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. 882-3016 or 882-3848.

22 Pearl River Lions Club Parade. “American Patriots.” Begins at Pearl River High School. 1:15pm.

FEBRUARY 2006

1-18 Brunner Gallery Art Exhibit. Artist Marcia Holmes. Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. (225) 389-7224. www.brunnergallery.com.

1-25 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 10am-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. 892-1873.

1-28 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist: Janet Jourdan, Acrylics. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2-5, 9-12 Beauty and the Beast. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr. Thur, 7pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. Tickets available at the door. Call for pricing and reservations, 641-0324.

3-26 “America’s Best Buy: The Louisiana Purchase” Exhibit. A comprehensive look at this monumental event. The Slidell Museum, 2020 First St., Slidell. Thurs-Sat, 9am-4pm. Free. 646-4380.

4 Arts on Columbia Birthday Bash. Celebrating art in downtown Covington. 501 N. Columbia Street, Covington. 10am-9pm. Free. 893-0870.

4-25 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147.

8 Mandeville/Covington Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. “Bringing harmony to an out-of-tune life.” Benedict’s Plantation Room, Mandeville. 11am-1pm. $13. Reservations required, 626-4585.

10 Geaux Arts Ball. Second annual fundraiser for the St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia Street, Covington. Time tba. 892-8650.

11 Tangipahoa Heart Walk. Fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Southeastern Louisiana University. Free. Jacki Tamplain, (504)463-2315 or jacki.tamplain@heart.org.

12 Krewe of Perseus. Parade begins at Mid Town Square Shopping Center, Slidell. 1pm.

16 St. Tammany GOALS. Program sponsored by the American Association of University Women. Featured speaker, Parish President Kevin Davis. Mandeville City Hall. 7pm. Free. Judy Martin, 893-2892.

17 Krewe of Eve. “It’s All About Eve.” Parade begins at Mandeville High School. 7pm. Free. Judy Martin, 893-2892.

17 West St. Tammany Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting. For persons interested in becoming a team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay on April 9 at Covington Fairgrounds. St. Timothy’s Methodist Church, Mandeville. 7pm. Susie O’Mahoney, 674-0767 or (800) ACS-2345.

18 Gentlemen prefer Blondes. Columbia Theatre, Hammond. 7:30pm. Tickets, $24-$35. Tonya Lowentritt, 543-4366. www.selu.edu/columbia.

18 Krewe of Dionysus. Parade begins at Salmen High School. 1pm.

18 Krewe of Mona Lisa Moonpie. “Mona Lisa Goes to Hollywood.” Walking parade through Old Towne Slidell. 7pm.

18 Krewe of Olympia parade. “Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season.” Downtown Covington. 6pm.

18 Krewe of Push Mow parade. Abita Springs. 10am.

19 Northshore Cajun Dance. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016.

19 Third Sunday Concert Series. Loyola Opera Workshop. Scenes from familiar operas. Directed by David Morelock. Wine and cheese/meet the musician reception follows. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. Free. 5pm. 892-3177.

23 Go Red for Women. Sponsored by Northshore Regional Medical Center and the American Heart Association. Slidell City Auditorium, Slidell. Speakers at 10:30 and 11:15am; lunch and fashion show, 12pm. Tickets, $20. Jessica Murphy, 646-5014.

23 Krewe of Aliases. Parade begins at the University Center, Hammond. 6pm.

23 Krewe of Omega parade. Follows Krewe of Aliases. Hammond. 6:15pm.

24 Krewe of Celine. “Have No Fear.” Slidell’s only night parade. Heritage Park, Slidell. 6:30pm.

24 Original Krewe of Orpheus parade. “Orpheus Spurns Katrina.” Mandeville. 7pm.

25 Krewe of MCCA. “States on Parade.” Parade in downtown Bogalusa. 2pm.

26 Krewe of Tchefuncte. “A Night at the Casinos.” Boat parade on the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville. 2pm.

27-28 Girls’ Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament. Southeastern Louisiana State University Center. 345-4457.

28 Krewe of Chata-Ima. Parade through downtown Lacombe. 1:30pm.

28 Krewe of KaaCee. Parade through downtown Covington. Follows Krewe of Lions at 10am.

28 Krewe of Lions. Parade through downtown Covington. 10am.